computational biology Articles
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Identification and analysis of epitope-based malarial vaccine targets using computational biology
Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The malaria vaccine which has been studied is designed to induce immunity to the sporozoite and to kill sporozoite-infected liver cells. A combination of bioinformatics approach and computational tools are used to screen and select antigen sequences as potential T-cell epitopes of supertype human ...
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New blood-based CRC test is more than 90% accurate, study says
A study of Universal Diagnostics' blood-based colorectal cancer test found it was more than 90 percent accurate, the company announced June 3. The blood test was found to detect colorectal cancer with 92 percent sensitivity and 97 percent specificity. It also was shown to have 89 percent sensitivity and 97 percent specificity detecting early-stage cancer. The test uses single target sequence ...
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Dr Parag Mallick in conversation with Adam M Hill. `Extra Time` podcast.
Adam talks to Dr Parag Mallick from Stanford University where he is a Professor. Having originally trained as an engineer biochemist, Parag's research is diverse and spans computational and experimental systems biology, cancer biology, and nanotechnology. Parag talks about the diverse applications of proteomics and the value of bringing together different perspectives and disciplines to tackle ...
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Decoding the Secrets of Post-Translational Modifications: Unveiling the Power of PTM Predictions
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are essential chemical alterations that occur on proteins after their synthesis. These modifications play a crucial role in regulating protein function, cellular signaling, and overall biological processes. To unravel the mysteries of PTMs and understand their functional implications, scientists have developed PTM prediction tools that utilize computational ...
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Understanding Drug-Disease Relationship Analysis: A Key to Drug Discovery
In the realm of modern medicine, the quest for new and effective drugs to combat various diseases is a continuous journey. Drug discovery, the process of identifying compounds that can potentially treat diseases, has seen a significant transformation in recent years, thanks to advancements in computational biology and artificial intelligence (AI). In this article, we will delve into the ...
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90 Days as a Recursionaut
Throughout my career, I always heard about finding your “dream job” but had honestly dubbed the concept a myth. I never imagined that one day, that myth would become my reality. On April 5th, 2021 my now-manager Ben Sukow called with a job offer that changed my perspective. For almost a decade, I have wanted to work in the field of computational biology. I wanted to learn and grow ...
By Recursion
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Synthetic Biology for the Production of Biobased Molecules
How does synthetic biology technology lead to the production of novel biobased chemicals? The ShikiFactory100 project aims to produce a collection of over 100 high-value compounds from the shikimate pathway, a metabolic pathway widely used by organisms in nature (e.g. bacteria, fungi and plants) to synthesise the aromatic amino acids (AAAs) phenylalanine (Phe), tryptophan (Trp) and tyrosine ...
By NNFCC Ltd.
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New Findings from Universal DX: Through a Simple Blood Test, Our Body`s Gut Bacteria Can Help Detect Early-stage Colorectal Cancer
Company Presents Data at ESMO Congress Showing Link Between Microbiome Bacteria and Early Colorectal Cancer Detection (September 12, 2022) CAMBRIDGE, MA. - Universal Diagnostics (Universal DX), a bioinformatics and multi-omics company on a mission to transform cancer into a curable disease, today announced the results of a proof of principle study demonstrating that the analysis of microbiome ...
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A Computer Scientist`s Quest for Meaningful Work
I was born in a country at the intersection of Europe and the Middle East — both geographically and culturally. Turkey is a beautiful country, and also a challenging one in many aspects. My mom was not able to continue her education after fifth grade because the middle school for girls was miles away from her home. She has always been a big supporter of my education and career. Growing ...
By Recursion
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Adaptive MRD Chief Commercial Officer Nitin Sood Shares How His Personal Journey Has Shaped His Career Path
Here at Adaptive, putting the patient first is a core value—a philosophy that deeply resonates with me. Similar to many of my fellow Adapters, my inspiration is personal and I’m excited by the tremendous potential impact we can have on human lives through the work we’re doing in our Immune Medicine and MRD businesses. Growing up in New Delhi, India, my father worked for a ...
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In Silico Sorcery: Envisioning Tomorrow's Drugs Today with Computational Design
In the dynamic realm of drug discovery, the pursuit of innovative and effective treatments for diverse diseases demands groundbreaking approaches that can expedite the drug development lifecycle. Amidst these endeavors, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) has emerged as a transformative methodology, harnessing the power of computational tools and simulations to predict, understand, and optimize the ...
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Novel Mechanism of Glycosylation Regulating Pancreatic Cancer Reveled
Pancreatic cancer is a highly malignant digestive system tumor, and the five-year survival rate of patients after diagnosis is only about 10%. Changes in metabolism are one of the important features of tumor cells. Tumor cells undergo metabolic reprogramming to generate the substances, energy, and redox forces required for their rapid proliferation. The proliferation of pancreatic ductal ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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National Institutes of Health – Perinatology Research Branch - Case Study
The Perinatology Research Branch (PRB) is the only Clinical Branch in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to focus its research on human pregnancy and unborn children. It is currently housed at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan through a service contract. The Branch has thrived in this environment, earning a national and international ...
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Project - VIBE Education Edition
Project Summary 1. Project Design Throughout the project, INCOGEN collaborated closely with a team of professionals from the College of William & Mary (W&M) and other institutions to develop an effective plan for assessment and design of the educational software and its introduction into the classroom. This team was comprised of bioinformatics educators from the Departments of Biology, ...
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The Applications of Bioinformatics in Microbial Technology
Bioinformatics is a discipline developed on the basis of biology, mathematics and computer science. It effectively acquires and analyzes biological data such as nucleic acid sequences and protein structures, so as to conduct comprehensive and accurate biological analysis. Bioinformatics is an extremely important tool to study the microorganisms, which are widespread and highly varied. ...
By CD Genomics
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Protein Engineering: Designing Molecular Machines for a Healthier Future
Proteins are the workhorses of life, performing a vast array of essential functions, from catalyzing biochemical reactions to building and maintaining cellular structures. Protein engineering, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and computer science, aims to harness the power of these molecular machines by designing and manipulating their structure and function to ...
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The Netflix of Digital Biology? Recursion Is Reimagining Drug Discovery
By applying a proprietary operating system to drug discovery, the Utah clinical-stage biotechnology company expects to turn drug discovery from sequential testing into a search problem. Unmet clinical needs often serve as the fundamental driving force behind drug discovery programs. During lead discovery, an intensive search ensues to find a drug-like small molecule or biological therapeutic, ...
By Recursion
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